UCB MSW 2018

[ChicanaMSW2018]

Hola Amigos, 

    I wanted to get that ball rolling on here, who is applying to the MSW program for 2018? I am applying for Children and Family concentration as well as title IV. I'm working on my statement of purpose, how far along is everyone?

BA: Sociology

GPA: 3.4  

Experience: Currently social services employee for over 2 years providing assistance to individuals and families applying for various government and local benefits, previously worked at non profit for disabled adults providing micro level social work for 1yr 8months.

[ChicanaMSW2018]

Hi Everyone,

I will be submitting applications to the UCB, CSUEB and SJSU 2018 MSW programs, I am so happy to find TheGradCafe community!  I have been going about this all on my own and feel so intimidated by the process. I am working on my SOP for UCB and will work off that for SJSU and CSUEB, I am in the editing stage and hope to be done by next week. Here are my stats to start off.

Stats

Cumulative Transferrable GPA: 3.40

Cumulative Transferrable GPA last 90 quarter or 60 semester: 3.68

GRE: did you take it? Would you like to share your score? Not taking 

Undergraduate Major(s) and Minor(s): Sociology Major Ethnic Studies Minor

Additional degrees, certifications, awards: AA Social Sciences with Honor

Honors: Deans list 

Clubs/Societies:

Work Experience: (description and how much time) 2+ years social services agency employee working with individuals and families seeking resources and assistance such as food, shelter, DV services, etc. 1yr 8 month at a non-profit working with adults with developmental disabilities helping them become independent in their communities. Providing counseling, advocating at medical appointments, creating and implementing state individual support plans. 

Intern Experience: (description and how much time)  No inter experience.

Volunteer Experience: (description and how much time) 10 + years Unofficial community outreach to the local Latino undocumented population providing translation services, assistance in filling out forms, advocating at important meetings and connecting people to resources.  

Strength of Personal Statement: 1-10 (was it reviewed?) I have been working with a college professor who has been reviewing my drafts. Right now I feel it is at a 6, I need to bump this up soon!

Languages you speak: English and Spanish

Age, Gender, Ethnicity: (sometimes this matters to admissions) 27, Female, Chicana/Native American

Additional:

Your intended area of focus: mental health, child welfare, public policy etc: Children and Family- I will be applying for Title IV-E stipend as well. CSUEB has priority for current social services employees applying for MSW and Title IV-E so i hope this will help some. 

Your story: Anything else you would like to share, or things you feel may be considered about your journey in life by the admissions committee.

I am the daughter of immigrants, I witness first hand structural racism and the barriers created for people of color, specifically undocumented populations. My goal to help eliminate barriers to self sufficiency and access to resources such as health care, housing and employed.